Key Takeaways
- FC Bayern Munich may hold an advantage in signing 16-year-old Hertha BSC defender Kennet Eichhorn through a potential swap deal involving Maurice Krattenmacher.
- The teenager’s contract contains a release clause valued between €10 million and €12 million, attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig.
- Eichhorn is weighing up which club offers the best balance of playing style and regular first-team football to aid his development.
Bayern Munich might possess a hidden advantage in their pursuit of teenage sensation Kennet Eichhorn. The 16-year-old centre-back from Hertha BSC has attracted attention from several leading German clubs.
The Bavarian giants could use midfielder Maurice Krattenmacher as a bargaining tool. The player is currently on loan at Hertha from Bayern, and negotiations are taking place about extending his stay in Berlin.
Peter Görlich, the managing director at Hertha BSC, confirmed the discussions to Berliner Kurier. “We are in talks with Bayern about ‘Kratti’, something might be possible there,” he stated.
Eichhorn’s existing deal includes a release clause reportedly set between €10 million and €12 million. Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are also monitoring the youngster’s situation closely.
The defender is studying his options with care. Sources indicate he is examining each club’s tactical approach and assessing where he will receive sufficient match time to continue his growth.
A switch to Bayern would provide daily training alongside elite professionals. However, securing a regular starting position might prove more difficult there than at other interested sides during his initial campaign.